by Kieron Kramer
Two families from the Eastwick area came to the well of the Rensselaer County Legislature on Tuesday to receive copies of resolutions passed at earlier sessions. One was the extended family behind two very successful enterprises in North Hoosick, J.A. Bradley and Hoosick True Value Hardware. The other was the family of Reverend William O’Dell of Grafton, whose life was memorialized by the Legislature at the adjournment of the July meeting.
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Berlin Town Board Action – Possible Tenants For The Old Town Garage
by Kieron Kramer
The only proposal to rent the old Berlin Town Garage on Route 22 next to the former Bank of America property in response to the Town’s published requests was opened at the Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, August 8. The proposal to rent the premises for $700 per month was made by two local businesses together, Lawrence King of Eagle Energy, Inc. whose offices are slightly north on Route 22 in the former True Value Hardware store site, and Duane Goodemote Excavating, Goodermote has done much of the bridge and culvert repairs for the Town in recent years. The offer will form the basis for negotiating a commercial lease agreement between the Town and the two companies which would like to move into the facility on October 1.
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New Lebanon Town Board Action – Unreality Show
by Thaddeus Flint
“It’s a reality show,” said New Lebanon Town Supervisor Mike Benson at the August Town Board meeting Tuesday night. He was speaking about how Columbia County films all their Board meetings. If New Lebanon were to do the same, it might make for some compelling viewing. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action – Unreality Show
Stephentown Landmark To Reopen
by David Flint
The bar known as the Stephentown Hotel has been shut down for some time now, but it’s about to begin a new chapter in its long and storied life. Local residents Jennifer and Tim Austin have purchased the property and plan to reopen it in the fall as the Stephentown Trading Post – sort of a café, a market and a resale and consignment shop all in one. [Read more…] about Stephentown Landmark To Reopen
HFCS Sets Tax Rates
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board approved an overall tax warrant of $9,153,005, and set tax rates for the upcoming school year at its meeting on August 8. [Read more…] about HFCS Sets Tax Rates
28th Annual Run For The Roses Held Under Blue Skies
by Liz Wagner, Park Naturalist
Brilliant sunshine and cool breezes welcomed runners for the 28th Annual Run for the Roses on Sunday, August 11. A benefit for the local Grafton Community Library, the race had 136 runners participate in the 5k. Their ages ranged from 8 to 72 and all completed the strenuous course. Fifteen youth participated in the Fun Run as well. In addition, a Nature Walk was held to benefit the Courtney Carelli Literacy Foundation, with participants walking around picturesque Shaver Pond.
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Food Sales At The BVFD Carnival
submitted by Stanley Pettibone
During the carnival that the Berlin Fire Company is holding on August 23 and 24 at the Mill Street field, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department will have hot dogs, hamburgers, hot sausage, corn on the cob and steamed clams for sale on Friday from 5 to 10 pm. On Saturday from 2 to 5 pm there will be a chicken barbecue consisting of half a chicken, coleslaw, dinner roll and a drink; all for the low price of $10. Tickets can be purchased from any Fire Department member or by calling Billy Osterhout at 658-2924. Meals will be available for purchase on the day as well.
Berlin Rescue Squad Food
The Berlin Rescue Squad will be selling delicious blooming onions and awesome fried dough. Either one of these treats can be purchased for $5 apiece. You can’t beat that deal. Come out and support all of your local volunteers.
Town Pool Closing August 16
The Town of Hoosick swimming pool will close for the season on Friday, August 16. The early closing is so the pool can be drained and GPR Systems can begin scanning around it. The scanning will determine the strength and weaknesses of the underground area surrounding the pool. Those results will help define what type of repairs will be needed to preserve the pool for years to come. That step will be followed by cost estimates and a strategy to fund the repairs.
Mennonites Sing To Residents Of Wood Park
Murders Of The Valley
The topic of the August 19 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society will be Murders of the Valley. Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, and Carol Alderman, President of the Taconic Valley Historical Society, will give a presentation on murders that took place in Berlin and Petersburgh during the 1800s. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, at 7:30 pm. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.